Biology Olympiad Training Program 2009
Who is the training course for?
The Biology Olympiad training course is for students who intend to attempt the Biology Olympiad National Qualifying Examination (NQE) (scheduled in 2009 for 26 August). Past students have successfully competed in the NQE, been selected for the National Team sent to the Olympiad training course in Canberra and have been medal-winning Olympiad scholars.
The course is also an excellent preparation for students who wish to revise thoroughly for the NSW HSC.
Staff
The Biology Olympiad Training Course is coordinated and presented by Dr Elizabeth May (School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney).
Content
Content is designed to cover all topics examined in the NQE and therefore will be wider in scope than the NSW HSC syllabus. Each two and a half hour session will include lecture-style presentations, use of multi-media and hands-on practical work.
Time & Location
Time: 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on selected Thursday nights, during term two and three. Due to the timing of the NQE and school holidays, this year’s course will run in two blocks:
14 May – 11 June 2009
30 July – 25 August 2009
Location: Macleay Building, University of Sydney, (Parramatta Rd entrance).
Cost
$300.00 (GST free).
Timetable
Block 1: 14 May – 11 June 2009
Lecture 1: Introduction to Cell Biology
Lecture 2: Cellular Chemistry
Lecture 3: Cell Structure and Function
Lecture 4: Reproduction and Genetics
Lecture 5: Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology
Block 2: 30 July – 25 August 2009
Lecture 6: Plant Structure and Function
Lecture 7: Animal Structure and Function I
Lecture 8: Animal Structure and Function II
Lecture 9: Biological Diversity, Ecology and Evolution
Review session: 25 August 2009 9:30am - 3:00pm by arrangement
(Additional review sessions are possible, by arrangement, in the week preceding the NQE).
Textbook & Course Notes
The fee for the course includes the cost of course notes, which will be provided for every lecture.
It is recommended that students purchase: Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B. and Meyers, N. (2006) Biology, 7th Edition, Australian Version (Benjamin Cummings; San Francisco). Students may purchase the textbook from the Macleay building foyer on the first night of the course.
Closing Date for registration
To register for the training course, complete the registration form and return it with payment to Louise Freys (see below for details).
The registration form, with payment, must be received by Friday 8 May 2009.
Please note:
Students intending to sit the National Qualifying Examination must register through their school. Participation in the Biology Olympiad Training at the University of Sydney does not mean the student is enrolled for the examination.
For further information on the NQE please contact the Australian Science Olympiads:
Phone: (02) 6125 9645
Email:
Web: http://www.aso.edu.au/www/index.cfm
Further information & Registration
Course content enquiries
Dr Elizabeth May
School of Biological Sciences (A12)
The University of Sydney. NSW. 2006
Phone: (02) 9351 4482
Email:
Registration
Complete the Olympiad Training Program Registration Form and return it to:
Louise Freys
Science Marketing & Communication Unit
Level 1, Carslaw Building (F07)
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: (02) 9351 5268
Fax: (02) 9351 4846
Email:
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Once your registration is processed, a refund cannot be made, except in the case of the course being cancelled.
The University reserves the right to alter any of the arrangements as stated on this website, either before or during the course, to cancel or terminate the course, or to refuse any enrolment as permitted by law.